The Wake
View chords used in this chart
Intro
D Bm F#m A (2x)
D
Can’t change the one you are
Bm
Can’t change the one you love
F#m A
Lower your guard
D
I’ve made a few mistakes
Bm
I’ll tell you what it takes
F#m A
Under the stars
Bm D
Have you seen the other me at times?
Bm D A
Walking on an ever looser line
D
Baby this is a wake
Bm
You and I will not escape
F#m A
As time goes by
D
The world’s never been older
Bm
Your head on my shoulder
F#m A
So close your eyes
D
Stung by normality
Bm
Wronged by your family
F#m A
Conventions aside
D
Cannot change the one you love
Bm
From inside ’ or from above
F#m A
Just hold him tight
Bm D
Walking on an ever looser line
Bm D A
But love has let me over every time
D
Baby we’re on a wake
Bm
You and I will not escape
F#m A
Just close your eyes
D
The world’s never been older
Bm
Your head on my shoulder
F#m A
As time goes by
D
Baby this is a wake
Bm
None of us will escape
F#m A
Who we are
D
The world’s never been older
Bm
Your head on my shoulder
F#m A
As time goes by
D Bm F#m A .......... Repeat till fade
How to play The Wake
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.